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New Haven City Employee Sent 'Suspicious' Marriage Licenses To Feds, Mayor Elicker Says New Haven City Employee Sent 'Suspicious' Marriage Licenses To Feds, Mayor Elicker Says
New Haven City Employee Sent 'Suspicious' Marriage Licenses To Feds, Mayor Elicker Says A Connecticut city employee who allegedly sent what she thought were suspicious marriage license applications to federal authorities has been placed on leave. According to New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker the employee who worked in the city's Office of Vital Statistics, sent dozens of marriage licenses she thought were questionable, reported NBC Connecticut. NBC said the employee, Patricia Clark, told her supervisor she had sent 73 marriages that occurred between August and November to the US Citizens and Immigration Services. The marriages involved non-US citizens. Clark repo…
Massachusetts Protects Abortion Rights In Response To Roe V. Wade Ruling Massachusetts Protects Abortion Rights In Response To Roe V. Wade Ruling
Massachusetts Protects Abortion Rights In Response To Roe V. Wade Ruling In response to the US Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an executive order protecting people's abortion rights in Massachusetts.  “The Commonwealth has long been a leader in protecting a woman’s right to choose and access to reproductive health services, while other states have criminalized or otherwise restricted access,” Baker said in a release. “This executive order will further preserve that right and protect reproductive health care providers who serve out of state residents."  Earlier report: Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe Vs. Wade, E…
NY Officials Announce Actions Taken To Strengthen Enforcement Of Sanctions Against Russia NY Officials Announce Actions Taken To Strengthen Enforcement Of Sanctions Against Russia
NY Officials Announce Actions Taken To Strengthen Enforcement Of Sanctions Against Russia New York State officials have announced actions they are taking to strengthen the enforcement of sanctions against Russia. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, March 2, that the measures are an effort to support the Department of Financial Services' enforcement of the sanctions. "Like millions across the globe, New Yorkers are watching the situation in Ukraine with fear and outrage, and in response we are taking further action," Hochul said. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine and will continue to do our part to enforce U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to…
COVID-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant COVID-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant
Covid-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant Gov. Kathy Hochul cautioned that New York is bracing for the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, declaring that the state will be ready for it when it does. Hochul said during a COVID-19 briefing this week that the new variant is being closely monitored by state health officials, including the state testing center at Wadsworth Labs in Albany, and while Omicron is a concern, New York now has more tools to combat it than at the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Earlier story - COVID-19: First Case Of New Omicron Variant Identified In United States “We’re fully monitoring it - but the diff…
COVID-19: Here's How Much Longer Lamont Wants Executive Powers Extended COVID-19: Here's How Much Longer Lamont Wants Executive Powers Extended
Covid-19: Here's How Much Longer Lamont Wants Executive Powers Extended Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that he expects to extend his emergency powers for another 90 days as he works with state lawmakers on certain COVID-19 mandates and protocols. With his emergency powers to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30, Lamont said he plans to extend his emergency powers 90 days further, saying that action through the General Assembly “takes too long.” The emergency powers would then be extended through Wednesday, Dec. 29. Lamont previously said that in order to continue issuing COVID-19-related executive orders, he would have to extend his emergency powers past Sept. 30. …
COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated All employees of Connecticut's long-term care facilities are required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont. Lamont announced on Friday, Aug. 6, that the employees will be required to receive at least their first vaccine dose no later than Tuesday, Sept. 7. The types of facilities impacted by this executive order include: Nursing homes Residential care homes Assisted living services agencies (i.e. agencies that provide staff to certain long-term care facilities) Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities M…
COVID-19: Citing 'Huge Privacy Implications,' Florida Bans 'Vaccine Passports' COVID-19: Citing 'Huge Privacy Implications,' Florida Bans 'Vaccine Passports'
Covid-19: Citing 'Huge Privacy Implications,' Florida Bans 'Vaccine Passports' With more Americans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and hoping to get back into a sense of normalcy, the idea of using “vaccine passports” to prove a person has been vaccinated for the virus has been picking up steam in many states. Florida is not one of those states, as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis outright rejected the idea of them being used to restrict admissions to sites or events, while also citing “huge privacy implications.” On Friday, April 2, DeSantis signed an executive order that bans the "vaccine passports." Specifically, it prohibits government offices from issuing any "stand…
COVID-19: Paterson PD Tickets Local Bar Open After Hours COVID-19: Paterson PD Tickets Local Bar Open After Hours
Covid-19: Paterson PD Tickets Local Bar Open After Hours A Paterson lounge that illegally provided entertainment not only stayed open past the state-mandated curfew, authorities said: Neighbors told police it didn’t close some nights until 5 a.m. Members of the city Vice-Narcotics-ABC unit raided Mango’s Bar on Murray Street and found patrons and employees inside well past the mandated 10 p.m. closing time late Thursday, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. They issued summonses to the manager, Maria Guerra, 48, of Haledon and had her clear the place, the director said. Speziale reminded owners that all bars, restaurants, lounges and similar bus…
COVID-19: Lamont Weighs Mitigation Options Amid Rise In Cases, Hospitalizations COVID-19: Lamont Weighs Mitigation Options Amid Rise In Cases, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: Lamont Weighs Mitigation Options Amid Rise In Cases, Hospitalizations Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is weighing his options as he and his health officials attempt to curtail the spread of COVID-19, which has been surging during the fall. During his latest COVID-19 briefing, Lamont said that as the virus continues to rapidly spread throughout the state and country he is looking at every option available, including limits on elective surgery and rolling back the reopening of the economy. Related story - COVID-19: CT Ranks No. 1 Nationally In Cases Per Capita, According To New Data The move to mitigate comes as Connecticut has seen a spike in cases, infection ra…
COVID-19: New CT Executive Order On Substitute Teachers Takes Effect COVID-19: New CT Executive Order On Substitute Teachers Takes Effect
Covid-19: New CT Executive Order On Substitute Teachers Takes Effect Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has signed a new Executive Order that will grant school districts additional hiring power to help avoid staffing shortages during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamont’s 83rd Executive Order since the pandemic began, signed this week, will allow the short-term hiring of substitute teachers who have not yet received their bachelor’s degree. Specifically, the new edict allows Miguel Cardona, the state’s Commissioner of Education to suspend the requirement that local school districts request and receive a waiver from the commissioner to hire short-term su…
COVID-19: Suffolk Sheriff's Office Says It Won't Enforce 10-Person Limit For Gatherings COVID-19: Suffolk Sheriff's Office Says It Won't Enforce 10-Person Limit For Gatherings
Covid-19: Suffolk Sheriff's Office Says It Won't Enforce 10-Person Limit For Gatherings When it comes to friends and families coming to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office won’t be standing in the way of large gatherings. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that limited indoor gatherings in a private residence to no more than 10 people, which went into effect on Friday, Nov. 13, throwing disarray into many Thanksgiving plans. Related story - COVID-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Overcrowding In response, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. joined several other law enforcement agencies in…
COVID-19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says COVID-19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says
Covid-19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says When it comes to friends and families gathering to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley is only asking that hosts take proper precautions and “use their own best judgment” to avoid the spread of COVID-19. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that limited indoor gatherings in a private residence to no more than 10 people, which went into effect on Friday, Nov. 13, throwing disarray into many Thanksgiving plans. In response, there was some defiance and backlash, with some upstate sheriffs proclaiming that they would no…
COVID-19 Crackdown: $10K In Illegal Alcohol Seized, 5 Newark Bars Closed For Slew Of Violations COVID-19 Crackdown: $10K In Illegal Alcohol Seized, 5 Newark Bars Closed For Slew Of Violations
Covid-19 Crackdown: $10K In Illegal Alcohol Seized, 5 Newark Bars Closed For Slew Of Violations Newark's COVID-19 task force closed five bars and lounges violating city health orders, seized nearly $10,000 worth of illegal alcohol and arrested two people who organized a massive warehouse party Halloween weekend, authorities said. The locations were operating above capacity limits, failed to enforce the use of face masks, serving illegal alcohol and more, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The Task Force on Friday confiscated illegal alcohol valued at $10,000 and arrested two people who organized a massive warehouse party, officials said. The …
Starting Thursday, Towns Can Roll Back COVID-19 Restrictions To Phase 2 Starting Thursday, Towns Can Roll Back COVID-19 Restrictions To Phase 2
Starting Thursday, Towns Can Roll Back Covid-19 Restrictions To Phase 2 Cities and towns will soon be able to make their own decisions on whether to loosen COVID-19 restrictions as Connecticut moves forward with reopening the economy. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order giving community leaders the power to go back to “phase 2” of reopening their local economies if COVID-19 infections spike there.  This means cities and towns could choose to go back to COVID-19 restrictions that were in place prior to Oct. 8. Such restrictions included smaller caps on gatherings and fewer activities. Towns can put the brakes on reopening if thei…
Use Of Force By Jersey City Police Breaking Up Massive Street Fight Deemed Justified Use Of Force By Jersey City Police Breaking Up Massive Street Fight Deemed Justified
Use Of Force By Jersey City Police Breaking Up Massive Street Fight Deemed Justified The use of force by Jersey City police officers breaking up a massive street fight in May has been deemed justified, authorities in Hudson County announced Wednesday. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported 20 to 100 people screaming, punching and kicking in a street fight that broke out on Bostwick Avenue between  Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Ocean Avenue just after 5:15 p.m. on May 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. This incident that quickly went viral on social media occurred during the Executive Order signed by Gov. Phil Murphy that required people to stay home and socia…
COVID-19: NY Issues New Eviction Moratorium Extension COVID-19: NY Issues New Eviction Moratorium Extension
Covid-19: NY Issues New Eviction Moratorium Extension New Yorkers renting residential properties will not find themselves without a roof over their heads during the COVID-19 crisis. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he will be extending the state’s Tenant Safe Harbor Act through the end of the year to protect residential tenants from eviction if they find themselves in tight financial straits due to the pandemic. The newest Executive Order will extend the moratorium through Jan. 1, 2021. The state first enacted its moratorium on residential and commercial evictions in March when the virus started rapidly spreading throughout New York.  The Te…
COVID-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate' COVID-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate'
Covid-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate' The COVID-19 pandemic won’t spoil Halloween for New York children this year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will not ban trick-or-treating this Halloween, though he didn’t necessarily encourage parents to take their kids to their neighbors' homes to celebrate the holiday. Cuomo’s proclamation came amid speculation he could sign a new Executive Order that would force local governments to bar door-to-door trick-or-treating due to the pandemic, similar to what other officials have done across the country. “I would not ban trick-or-treaters going door to door,” Cuomo said during an interview on Ne…
COVID-19: NY Launches Real-Time COVID-19 Report Card For Schools COVID-19: NY Launches Real-Time COVID-19 Report Card For Schools
Covid-19: NY Launches Real-Time Covid-19 Report Card For Schools A new type of “report card” is coming to New York schools to provide parents and teachers up-to-date information on the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 8 that he is signing an Executive Order that will require schools, local health departments, labs, and other testing sites to provide the state with information regarding the virus. The new information being gathered from multiple sources will be posted in an online dashboard and include: Positive cases by date of students and staff in each individua…
Attorney: NJ Man Accused Of Scalding Cashier With Coffee Was 'Painted As Monster' Attorney: NJ Man Accused Of Scalding Cashier With Coffee Was 'Painted As Monster'
Attorney: NJ Man Accused Of Scalding Cashier With Coffee Was 'Painted As Monster' The lawyer of a man accused of scalding a gas station cashier with hot coffee has released a statement on behalf of his client who for weeks has been petitioning to make mask-wearing unlawful. John DeDolce, 42, of Randolph was issued a summons for simple assault, endangering another person and violating an executive order following the August 7 incident, which occurred at the QuickChek on Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls. Andrew DeLaney, DeDolce’s attorney, said in a statement that the coffee was accidentally spilled on the cashier after she “admonished” him for wearing his mask incorrectly…
Cuban Pete's In Montclair Issued Violation For Serving Food Inside Cuban Pete's In Montclair Issued Violation For Serving Food Inside
Cuban Pete's In Montclair Issued Violation For Serving Food Inside Cuban Pete's in Montclair was issued a violation for serving food indoors, authorities said. The popular Bloomfield Avenue eatery was one of three Executive Order violations reported over the weekend, Col. Pat Callahan of the New Jersey State Police said during Monday's COVID-19 briefing. Restaurants in the Garden State are currently only allowed to serve and sell food through outdoor dining, takeout and delivery. Montclair police got a tip that the restaurant had been serving food indoors in violation of Gov. Murphy's Executive Order that bans indoor dining, Callahan said. Cuban Pet…
COVID-19: Cuomo Says Trump Should Tell The Truth, Sign Executive Order On Wearing Masks COVID-19: Cuomo Says Trump Should Tell The Truth, Sign Executive Order On Wearing Masks
Covid-19: Cuomo Says Trump Should Tell The Truth, Sign Executive Order On Wearing Masks New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking President Donald Trump to set an example by wearing a mask and to sign an executive order that Americans wear face coverings when in public and unable to social distance amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “To the president, I say today, if you want to help stop COVID-19, then they should start telling the people of this country the truth,” Cuomo said. “And the truth starts with how large a problem this is and how real a threat COVID is. “It's the leadership to stand up and tell the American people, ‘look at the increase across the coun…
COVID-19: Postpone Out-Of-State Travel, Putnam Department Of Health Tells County Residents COVID-19: Postpone Out-Of-State Travel, Putnam Department Of Health Tells County Residents
Covid-19: Postpone Out-Of-State Travel, Putnam Department Of Health Tells County Residents With an increase in summer visitors expected in Putnam County for the summer, the Department of Health is encouraging residents to put off travel plans out of the state and instead invest in the local economy. The Department of Health said that as the county gets set to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Tuesday, July 7, “snow-bird” residents will be returning home, and it’s more important now to boost local businesses recovering from the outbreak. “When feeling the urge to travel—you don’t have to look far … Our community has…
COVID-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order COVID-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order
Covid-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a warning shot to businesses that fail to comply with the state’s guidelines for reopening the economy. Cuomo announced that he is signing an Executive Order that will strengthen state enforcement of reopening rules, and businesses in violation could be subject to an immediate shutdown issue. “We need local governments to do their part,” Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, June 18 in New York City. “Violations of the rules and regulations will allow the State Liquor Authority to issue an immediate suspension of liquor licenses, and …
Lamont Order Bans Chokeholds, Tells CT State Police To Stop Acquiring Surplus US Military Gear Lamont Order Bans Chokeholds, Tells CT State Police To Stop Acquiring Surplus US Military Gear
Lamont Order Bans Chokeholds, Tells CT State Police To Stop Acquiring Surplus US Military Gear Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a new executive order that includes sweeping police reform statewide. On Monday, June 15, Lamont announced that he was signing an executive order “on police use of force and accountability,” in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The order includes the ban of chokeholds, police departments have been barred from acquiring surplus military gear from the federal government, and each state police troop will now be required to have a dedicated community liaison. “The Constitution of the State of Connecticut guarantees every person equal protect…
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores New Jersey's downtowns and main streets along will be opening June 15 -- but they'll look much different than they did before the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced the new rules and regulations for all businesses, both essential and non-essential retail, across the state. Local municipalities and counties must abide by the regulations, which remain uniform across the state, Murphy said. Along with social-distancing, which will remain routine, stores must abide by the following: Number of customers in stores must be limited to 50 percent of approved capacity Cus…
COVID-19: Regions Getting Antsy As Cuomo Delays Planned Phase 2 Start COVID-19: Regions Getting Antsy As Cuomo Delays Planned Phase 2 Start
Covid-19: Regions Getting Antsy As Cuomo Delays Planned Phase 2 Start Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Five NY Regions Cleared To Move To Phase 2 Reopenings, Including Barbershops, Salons Some regions in New York are growing frustrated after the state delayed the planned beginning of Phase 2 of reopening economies as the recovery from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues. Those upstate areas that met the state’s mandated requirements to reopen believed that Friday, May 29 would begin Phase 2. However, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for a delay. Cuomo had said that the state would review the numbers two weeks after some regions reopened…
School Issued Cease-And-Desist Letter For Illegally Reopening In Hudson Valley School Issued Cease-And-Desist Letter For Illegally Reopening In Hudson Valley
School Issued Cease-And-Desist Letter For Illegally Reopening In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley school was ordered to close this week after “hundreds” of students were reportedly found inside the building without proper personal protective equipment against state orders. The Orange County Health Department served a cease-and-desist letter to the United Talmudical Academy (UTA) of Kiryas Joel Boys School in Palm Tree after officials visited the school with New York State Police troopers and found “what appeared to be hundreds of students inside.” According to reports, the students were not socially distancing or wearing PPE, both against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Exe…
Murphy Details Stages Leading To New Normal In NJ Murphy Details Stages Leading To New Normal In NJ
Murphy Details Stages Leading To New Normal In NJ Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday revealed the steps to New Jersey's "new normal," in announcing the signing of an executive order allowing additional outdoor recreation areas and businesses to reopen. The goal moving forward is protecting New Jersey's workforce, the governor said. "Together, we’re moving toward what we must all acknowledge will be a 'new normal,'" Murphy said. "We’re not nearly out of the woods yet, but we’re moving forward, carefully, methodically, and responsibly." Businesses will be reopening according to their risk level, Murphy said, but this "won't be everyo…
COVID-19: Man Throws Rock Into McDonald’s After Being Asked To Leave For Not Wearing Mask COVID-19: Man Throws Rock Into McDonald’s After Being Asked To Leave For Not Wearing Mask
Covid-19: Man Throws Rock Into McDonald’s After Being Asked To Leave For Not Wearing Mask A 37-year-old man threw a large rock through the window of a McDonald's in Connecticut after he was asked to leave for not wearing a mask amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to police. The incident happened earlier this month in Brooklyn, Connecticut, located about 45 miles east of Hartford. Jason Daddario agreed to leave when he was asked at about 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, but after throwing the rock ran over to a Walmart store where police say he stole several pairs of ladies' underwear, according to the Hartford Courant. He was apprehended after he initially ran away f…
Unruly, Defiant Groups At Overcrowded Hudson Park Force Authorities To Close Access Roads Unruly, Defiant Groups At Overcrowded Hudson Park Force Authorities To Close Access Roads
Unruly, Defiant Groups At Overcrowded Hudson Park Force Authorities To Close Access Roads Rowdy crowds who ignored social-distancing directives while cursing sheriff's officers forced authorities to close roads Saturday into one of North Jersey’s larger public parks – and threaten to do it again if the situation doesn’t improve. The roads into James J. Braddock Park in North Bergen will be reopened on Sunday, Hudson County Freeholder Director Anthony Vainieri said. That will be subject to change, however, depending on how the public responds, he said Saturday. The May 2 reopening of the popular site – long-ago known as North Hudson Park – was done on a trial basis, the freehold…
COVID-19: Here's How Police Will Enforce NY's Mask, Face Covering Order COVID-19: Here's How Police Will Enforce NY's Mask, Face Covering Order
Covid-19: Here's How Police Will Enforce NY's Mask, Face Covering Order Law enforcement agencies in New York are preparing themselves as they get ready to enforce New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mandate of wearing face coverings when unable to socially distance during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Last week, Cuomo announced that he was issuing an Executive Order that mandated anyone going out in public must wear a face mask or cloth covering when unable to stay six feet away from others. Related story - COVID-19: Cuomo, Trump Call White House Meeting Productive, Agree On Plan To Double NY Testing The measure is expected to help curtail the s…